Michigan Association of Ambulance Services Executive Director Angela Madden issued the following statement after Governor Whitmer signed the Fiscal Year 2023 budget providing a $30 million investment in first responder training:
“The EMS staffing crisis has been worsening every day and state investment is critical to getting more first responders into the field to guarantee ambulance service across Michigan. We are very appreciative of the $30 million investment in the state budget for EMS recruitment and training. It will be a game-changer for the future of EMS and the safety of our communities. The funding will help alleviate the staffing crisis and bring critical support and training into communities across our state. We applaud Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature for this investment and look forward to working with the EMS Office to put this funding to use.”
